German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Sean Gallup

Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt departs after attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt departs after attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck shakes hands with a supporter during the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck shakes hands with a supporter during the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck jokes with photographers while distributing strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck jokes with photographers while distributing strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck, SPD Treasurer Barbara Hendricks and SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel distribute strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck, SPD Treasurer Barbara Hendricks and SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel distribute strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck, SPD Treasurer Barbara Hendricks and SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel distribute strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidiate Peer Steinbrueck, SPD Treasurer Barbara Hendricks and SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel distribute strawberry cake during the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Semocrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. Germany faces federal elections in September.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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Former chairman of the German Social Democrats (SPD) Franz Muentefering speaks on a mobile phone after the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

Former chairman of the German Social Democrats (SPD) Franz Muentefering speaks on a mobile phone after the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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European Parliament President Martin Schulz, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel, French President Francois Hollande, German President Joachim Gauck and North Rhine-Westfalia Governor Hannelore Kraft attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

European Parliament President Martin Schulz, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel, French President Francois Hollande, German President Joachim Gauck and North Rhine-Westfalia Governor Hannelore Kraft attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, European Parliament President Martin Schulz, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel, French President Francois Hollande, German President Joachim Gauck and North Rhine-Westfalia Governor Hannelore Kraft attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, European Parliament President Martin Schulz, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel, French President Francois Hollande, German President Joachim Gauck and North Rhine-Westfalia Governor Hannelore Kraft attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel prepares to speak at the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel prepares to speak at the 150th anniversary celebration of the SPD on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulates French President Francois Hollande after he spoke at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) as SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (behind) looks on on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulates French President Francois Hollande after he spoke at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) as SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (behind) looks on on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel and French President Francois Hollande attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German Social Democrats (SPD) Chairman Sigmar Gabriel and French President Francois Hollande attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Sean Gallup

French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

German Social Democrats Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Sean Gallup

French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

French President Francois Hollande speaks at the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863.

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Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt departs after attending the... News PhotoAnniversary,Attending,Celebration,Former,Full Length,German Social Democratic Party,Germany,Helmut Schmidt,Leaving,Leipzig,Politics,Social Democratic Party,VerticalPhotographer Sean GallupCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLEIPZIG, GERMANY - MAY 23: Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt departs after attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the German Social Democrats (SPD) on May 23, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The SPD, Germany's main left-wing party, traces its history to the founding of the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Arbeiterverein' (General German Workers' Association) in Leipzig in May of 1863. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)